noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', adverb
first term; first half; preceding period; early period
Refers to the first part of a divided period, such as a school year, fiscal year, or historical era. Antonym: 後期 (latter period).
Antonyms: 後期
前期の授業は来週から始まります。
Classes for the first term start next week.
I will report the financial results for the first half of the fiscal year.
前期高齢者と後期高齢者では医療制度が異なる。
The medical system differs for the young-old and the old-old.